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SimuCUBE
Device type	Single axis motherboard for IONI drives
Model number	SimuCUBE 1r004
Supported motors	AC, DC, BLDC, Linear, Stepper
Control modes	Position, Velocity, Torque
Status	Active production, started 2016
Electrical
DC supply voltage	Same as IONI specifications
General
Compliance	CE (EMC & LVD directives)
3D model	TBA

SimuCUBE is a state-of-the-art direct drive force feedback controller. Essentially a motherboard for an IONI servo drive, the SimuCUBE offers easiest solution and the best price-quality ratio for simulator professionals and enthusiasts.

For detailed information, please refer to the SimuCUBE user guide, located on the right side of this page.

This page is work in progress state. Do not use any of this information until this notice has been removed. Status updated 26.6.2016.

SimuCUBE based Force feedback system (FFB) pose high mechanical danger that may cause serious injuries to living beings, cause damage to external property or loss of profits. Always operate SimuCUBE based system with maximal caution. Beware of very high sudden torques or vibrations produced by motor attached to SimuCUBE - these are expected even in normal operating conditions Be aware that malfunction of misconfiguration may cause uncontrolled or higher than normal motor rotation or torques End-user's responsibility is to ensure that motor, or items connected to the motor can not cause damage due to rotation, torque or vibration Always be ready to let go from the motor or parts connected to it (i.e. take hands off the simulator wheel) Make sure that a reliable stopping method is available and user reachable at all times (reliable method: unplugging AC power). Note that unplugging power might not stop motor immediately. Do not try to stop spinning motor by hands or other mechanical means Note that wheel, cables or other items attached to motor may hit objects or living beings and may have damaging effects. User's responsibility is to control this danger and take responsibility of the possible consequences caused by moving items. Ensure that motor has been rigidly fixed to avoid it getting loose under extreme vibrations Understand that the responsibilities of the manufacturer of the SimuCUBE are limited to fulfilling the technical specifications and functions of the device. The technical function includes production of high torques and speeds on a large motor. Understand that spinning motor or high torques produced by it are considered operation within specifications, so potential damages caused by such operation are not within liabilities of the manufacturer. Commonly used motors may exceed torque of 30 Newton meters and rotation speed of 1000 rpm when attached to SimuCUBE Due to high electric currents, motor, cables or IONI drive may get dangerously hot (skin burns, fire hazard) For your own safety, do not operate SimuCUBE if you don't understand these dangers

Features

SimuCUBE has been designed around the IONI servo drive, and the features include:

• Open Sim Wheel made easy
• Elegant acrylic enclosures ready for 320 W and 480/720 W power supplies
  • Silent 480 W and 720 W (peak) PSU options
• Connectors for buttons and analog-to-digital converters (for pedals and other analog controls)
• Up to 25 A continuous current with IONI Pro HC
• On-board regenerative braking resistor
• On board ARM processor will run the FFB firmware of user choice

Simplified chart of a SimuCUBE FFB simulator setup.

The Core - IONI

IONI is a digital motor drive designed for driving AC/BLDC and DC servo motors and steppers.

For detailed information, plese refer to following pages:

• IONI Servo & Stepper Drive
• IONI specifications
• IONI device model comparison

Links and miscellaneous notes

If you are not using a ready configuration file for Granity, then please read servo tuning basics and torque tuning very carefully to get the idea how it's done. Every servo type requires specific parameters.

• Servo tuning basics
• Tuning torque controller

Please read also these pages to get the best possible experience of a SimuCUBE FFW system.

• Granity
• EMI suppression cores

Availability

Please refer to the SimuCUBE web store page for the current stock status.

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